We're a small Options operations team focused on Operational Excellence across the trading desk. Our scope spans positions and bookings, reference data, recurring operational processes like corporate actions, and trading system stability. All of this needs to work reliably so traders can focus on markets. We sit between Traders, QRs, Developers and Application Engineers, and partner closely with them to identify and drive improvements.
Optiver invests heavily in giving trading teams first-class access to the latest AI tooling. You'll have the environment and support to build agentic workflows that would be hard to replicate elsewhere.
What you’ll do
You'll own operational processes end-to-end, drive projects that improve and scale how the desk operates, and partner with traders, developers and Application Engineers to deliver bigger initiatives.
- Own recurring operational processes end-to-end (corporate actions, expiries, early exercises, onboarding new underlyings).
- Build and maintain validation, reconciliation and monitoring for positions, bookings and reference data.
- Deliver automation and tooling in Python that removes manual work and scales our operational coverage.
- Apply AI and agentic workflows to operational problems.
- Drive larger improvement projects, sometimes owning delivery directly, sometimes representing trading on cross-team initiatives with Developers and Application Engineers.
- Coordinate with Application Engineers on incidents and system upgrades.
- Participate in an on-call rota.
Who you are
- A graduate or professional with up to 2 years of working experience, preferably with a degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent (STEM).
- Strong analytical mindset and problem decomposition skills.
- Solid Python skills.
- Curiosity about AI tooling and interest in applying LLMs or agentic workflows to operational problems.
- Good communication skills and comfortable collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
- Fluent in English.
- Interest in financial markets.
Nice to have
- Internship or prior exposure to trading operations or related fields.
- Experience thinking about automation and tooling at scale.
Who we are
At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.
What you’ll get
You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.
In addition, you’ll receive:
- A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool.
- The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries.
- Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses.
- Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks.
- Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.
How to apply
Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our recruitment inquiry form.
Please note:
- We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role
- We cannot accept applications via email
Diversity statement
Optiver is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Skills Required
- Up to 2 years of working experience
- Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
- Strong analytical mindset
- Solid Python skills
- Curiosity about AI tooling
- Good communication skills
- Interest in financial markets
Optiver Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Optiver and has not been reviewed or approved by Optiver.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Pay is considered highly competitive in trading, quantitative, and engineering paths, with performance-linked bonuses that materially elevate total compensation. High performers receive differentiated rewards tied to impact.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous paid vacation alongside market holidays is a consistent component of the U.S. package. This breadth of leave is a notable element of the offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, and vision—is prominently offered in U.S. roles, with indications that employee premiums are fully covered in some cases. Disability and life coverage further strengthen the core health benefits.
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What We Do
Optiver’s story began over 30 years ago, when we started business as a single trader on the floor of Amsterdam’s options exchange. Today, we are at the forefront of trading and technology as a leading global electronic market maker, focused on pricing, execution and risk management.
Why Work With Us
People at Optiver love challenges, welcome collaboration, and strive to be better tomorrow than they are today. Improving the market is an extraordinary challenge that requires a carefully crafted approach. Optiver provides a collaborative working environment to tackle these challenges. In fact, it is this way of working that sets us apart.
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